Target
Target is a term used in various fields, including medicine, military, sports, and business. In the context of medicine, a target can refer to a specific area or organ in the body that is the focus of a medical intervention or treatment.
Medical Target[edit | edit source]
In medicine, a target is a specific area or organ in the body that is the focus of a medical intervention or treatment. This can include a tumor that is the target of radiation therapy, a specific gene that is the target of gene therapy, or a specific protein that is the target of a drug.
Target in Radiation Therapy[edit | edit source]
In radiation therapy, the target is the area of the body where the radiation is directed. This is typically a tumor or other abnormal tissue. The goal of radiation therapy is to deliver a high dose of radiation to the target while minimizing the dose to the surrounding healthy tissue.
Target in Gene Therapy[edit | edit source]
In gene therapy, the target is a specific gene that is causing a disease or disorder. The goal of gene therapy is to replace or modify the target gene in order to treat the disease or disorder.
Target in Drug Therapy[edit | edit source]
In drug therapy, the target is a specific protein or other molecule in the body that the drug is designed to interact with. The goal of drug therapy is to affect the function of the target in a way that treats a disease or disorder.
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